Gandhi Samaj of Chicago celebrated Annual Diwali celebration

This year in 2018, The Gandhi Samaj of Chicago celebrated 34th Annual historical Diwali festival celebration at Ashton Place in Willow brook on November 18, 2018. One of the oldest and nonprofit organization in Chicagoland. More than 600 people attended along with their families, Relatives and friends. Several Executive boards and past president of Gandhi Samaj also attended the historical celebration. The program was hosted and led by President Gandhi Samaj of Chicago Mr. Hitesh Gandhi. Mr. Hitesh Gandhi is well known community leader and social worker in Chicagoland. Every year, several events and celebration happened in Chicagoland. But Gandhi Samaj Chicago celebration is always unique and attractive. The event was for Gandhi Samaj members and by invitation only.

Chief of the guest was Mr. Sunil Shah and Guest of honor was Mr. Anil Loomba and Chairperson of the event was Mr. Amit Jhingran.

During an interview with Mr. Gandhi said, “We are celebrating Diwali festival celebration in the past 34 years. Diwali beginnings and the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. The purpose of this organization is to bring all friends and family living in Chicagoland closer together and provide one platform.”

In the opening remarks, president of Gandhi Samaj Chicago, Mr. Hitesh Gandhi welcomed the sponsors, Guests, choreographers, Supporters, participants and volunteers. Mr. Gandhi said, “This program can’t be held without your support.”

The program began with the traditional lighting ceremony and a recital Prayer followed by the American & Indian National Anthems. The Master of ceremonies was Tejal Gandhi and Tushar Modi.

During the celebration several cultural shows that had performances of traditional dance and songs by kids’ youngster performed Classical and Bollywood Dance performances, songs. Several famous singers, including Mrs. Mona Bhalla. She performed several hit songs with high energy.

Many prominent of Chicagoland's Indian community attended the evening, including Anil Loomba, The candidate for mayor of the Schaumburg mayor Sunil Shah, CEO of State Bank of India Mr. Amit Jhingran and many others.

At the event, several community achievers received awards including Anil Loomba, Sunil Shah, Gurmeet Singh Dhalwan, Syed Hussaini and add Presidents award given to Ashwin Bodalia and few others were recognized for their community services and contribution to the community. Mr. Amit Jhingran Received Businessman of the year award Educational award given to Ankur Bhagat, Asish Gandhi and Ashwin Bodalia for their achievements in education.

Several attendees Congratulate to president of the Gandhi Samaj of Chicago Hitesh Gandhi for organizing beautiful event in Chicagoland.

The Historical event would not have been possible without the following contribution such as Sunil Shah, Dinesh Gandhi, Tushar Modi, Dharmesh Gandhi, Jay Gandhi, Tejal Gandhi, Kalpana Gandhi, Dimple Gandhi, Pravin Gandhi, Annie Gandhi, Radhika Gandhi, Krina Gandhi and others.

At the end Dimple Gandhi, wife of President Hitesh Gandhi Thank all sponsors supporter and volunteers for their help to make this event a history in 34 years of Gandhi Samaj. Delicious food was served for all.